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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,695.89, 8,545.35 and 2,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,695.89, 8,545.35 and 2,409.12 is: 3,614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,695.89 : 8,545.35 = 2,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,695.89/8,545.35 = 2,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,695.89x = 8,545.35 × 2,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,695.89x = 20,586,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,773.59/5,695.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.32

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